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Q: How can I protect my right to stay in my fiancé's house in Tennessee against family disputes or eviction when he's unable?
My fiancé owns a house in Tennessee, and his mother is the representative payee for his disability benefits. The house is in his name, but we want to secure my right to stay in the home and avoid family disputes if something happens to him. Previously, while he was in jail, his mother, who is his... View More
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Nina Whitehurst
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answered on May 24, 2026
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answered on May 24, 2026
There is more than one way to accomplish your goal in case your fiance' passes. One is for the two of you to marry and then retitle the house to both names as tenants by the entirety. Another is for him for him to create a will that leaves the house (or everything) to you, with or without... View More
Q: Can I apply for a green card for my wife in the U.S. on a tourist visa?
I am a U.S. citizen, and my wife is currently in the United States on a tourist visa. She's been here for three months. We have not yet started any paperwork for her. Can I apply for her green card while she is still in the U.S., or does she need to return to her home country before we begin... View More
Stephen Arnold Black
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answered on May 23, 2026
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answered on May 23, 2026
Based on the new memo issued May 21st, 2026, the safest approach is for her to leave the United States before she starts to accrue any overstay. She can then apply for a spousal visa through the U.S. consulate in her country. You should retain an immigration attorney to prepare and handle the case... View More
Q: What should I do after receiving an NTA following a denied I-485 and motion to reopen?
I filed an I-485 as the spouse of a U.S. citizen, but it was denied because the preparer failed to submit the death certificate of my former spouse. I submitted an I-290B motion to reopen the case with the death certificate attached over nine months ago. However, instead of a decision on the... View More
Stephen Arnold Black
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answered on May 23, 2026
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You should have retained a competent immigration attorney to handle your marriage‑based green card instead of relying on a preparer. That mistake will now compound your problems and may result in significantly higher legal fees. Contact your state bar to get a board certified immigration lawyer... View More
Q: What steps follow marriage to apply for a green card under new US guidelines?
I am currently living in the U.S. under a visa extension and I'm planning to marry a U.S. citizen soon in Washington. Due to a new law, I understand that I might need to return to my home country to apply for a green card. I haven't initiated the application process yet. Can you provide... View More
Stephen Arnold Black
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answered on May 23, 2026
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Based on the new memo, the safest approach is to leave the United States after you get married and return home before accruing any overstay. Once married, you can apply for a spousal visa through the U.S. consulate in your country. You should retain an immigration attorney to prepare and handle the... View More
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Q: How can I legally stop an acquaintance in Michigan from removing my personal data and identity from my devices?
In Michigan, I've been facing ongoing issues with an acquaintance who has been removing my data and identity, including personal healthcare information, from my phone for financial gain. This has caused severe distress and fear as my privacy is repeatedly violated, and it has impacted my... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 23, 2026
answered on May 23, 2026
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. It appears that you've already taken a number of prudent actions that attorneys would recommend, from reporting the theft to the credit freeze. Further recommendations could be to work with authorities (possibly... View More
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